USDA to combat screwworm with Texas sterile insect facility
By Julie Tomascik Editor A critical line of defense against the New World screwworm is coming soon to the Rio Grande Valley. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) last month announced plans to retrofit an [...]
AgriLife researcher works to improve corn breeding efforts
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor To help improve corn production and sustainability efforts, Texas A&M AgriLife Research corn breeder Seth [...]
FAPRI predicts larger farm income drop
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor In February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecast a $3.1 billion increase in net [...]
New bill could help farmers participate in carbon markets
To help farmers and ranchers overcome barriers to participating in voluntary carbon markets, the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act would [...]
Beef sales remain strong despite pandemic issues
By Jessica Domel Multimedia Reporter An increase in purchases of red meat at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and [...]
Borden Dairy sold to two private equity firms
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Dallas-based Borden Dairy, which filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, recently announced it has [...]
Keep cattle hydrated and healthy this summer
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Now that the hot, dry summer months are here, it’s important to make sure cattle [...]
Severe summer wildfire season could be in store
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Wildfires are increasing across the state as drought intensifies in some areas and accelerated drying [...]
Legislation to help more farmers tap into PPP loans
The Paycheck Protection for Producers Act (H.R. 7175, S. 3918), which was recently introduced in the U.S. House and Senate, [...]